Based on the prices I seen online, they ranged from like 600-900 notes for a good brand suspension kit (shocks+springs), which is more than I'm prepared to spend, its not like I'm tracking or going crazy power etc. I don't need top spec, just decent spec for better suspension than stock for use on the roads for daily driving with some periods of giggle-fun.

This in comparison to £165 notes for a coilover set delivered from HT in Belgium, with a 3 year guarantee. At that price its easily affordable to replace the whole set after 3 years if need be. Unless they're absolutely awful, I think thats a real bargain.

I had HT coilovers on my 316ti.. terrible crashy ride, a case of you get what you pay for... BUT(!) I decked mine, probably 70mm rear and 60mm+ front so no coilovers will ride pleasantly at that sort of drop!

As you rightly say, £165 is sooooo cheap for a full set of coilovers (don't forget your shortened droplinks!) that you can't go wrong.. for a 30mm drop though I still think I'd stick with lowering springs only

I had HT coilovers on my 316ti.. terrible crashy ride, a case of you get what you pay for... BUT(!) I decked mine, probably 70mm rear and 60mm+ front so no coilovers will ride pleasantly at that sort of drop!

As you rightly say, £165 is sooooo cheap for a full set of coilovers (don't forget your shortened droplinks!) that you can't go wrong.. for a 30mm drop though I still think I'd stick with lowering springs only

Clearly in the wrong place

Will I definately need shortened droplinks for those? Also where would you recommend I get them from?

Looks like I have some more thinking to do, I'm reluctant to replace just one leaky shock when I see the condition of the others (not pretty), so will need to do some thinking. I appreciate your feedback and info

I asked HT about the shortened droplinks and they reckon its mainly if you drop more than 40mm? I should be alright, but may order a pair anyway, just in case I plan on dropping the deck further in the future

I asked HT about the shortened droplinks and they reckon its mainly if you drop more than 40mm? I should be alright, but may order a pair anyway, just in case I plan on dropping the deck further in the future

Yeah good point, I think it is more for bigger drops.. handy to have though for the sake of £25-30